Hospital rules with the flu

I am so sad that when I'm in the hospital my son can not go to my room to meet his sibling because of the flu that's going around. They say I can only have me, my spouse, and 2 others in the room with me. My son can only look at the babies from behind the glass.

Our hospital won't let anyone under 18 in the hospital to visit. I am bummed too. I know it is for the good of everyone, myself and baby included but I am still bummed that my son won't be able to see his baby brother after he is born.

I am pissed that I am due in 2 weeks and my 11 year old has a cough and runny nose. She was at her dads house and the dumb ass took her to a shoot match and kept her outside until about midnight. Then the next day she goes to his sisters to play and is playing outside without something on her head and noone thinks to make the kids cover up when it is 35-40 degrees out. Then she comes home to the rest of us and I have to deal with it.

Why do people get pissy that we are sad about not seeing our other children?! If course we realize the reason.and respect it but Damnit! It really sucks that we can't share one of the biggest most special moments with our children! I too am super bummed and have shed several tears already. Plus I will be gone nearly 4 days with my c section and will miss them terribly.

I've seen signs in the hospital that say no visitors less than 12 years old. Not really sure how much they are enforcing this or if maybe it is just a strong recommendation.
Luckily, I've never had to stay longer than 24 hours so hopefully it will be a quick overnight stay for me again.